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How to get fromCharleston to Carbondaleby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Carbondale by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane CHS - STL
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    7h 6m
    $126–601

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0641S
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    23h 24m
    $144–274

  3. Drive 736.4 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Carbondalecar car 736.4 mi
    13h 5m
    $135–195

  4. Fly to Nashville, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane CHS - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    8h 22m
    $385–1,098

  5. Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane CHS - MWA
    7h 26m
    $127–486

Charleston to Carbondale by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration23h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 827.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Carbondale Intermodal Station via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 23h 24m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and two other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 4 times a day.

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